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Random music news for Saturday, June 12, 2021

This January 6 Capitol rioter admits that he had a plan to destroy the internet by bombing Amazon servers. Craziness.

Scientists love to study the effect of music on the brain. For evolutionary reasons unknown, our brains seem to be

A couple of years ago, Apple announced a new initiative called Research, an app that collected data about health collected

Stressed? Who isn’t these days? Maybe what you need is a little heavy metal. A new study by the Vera

COVID got you down? Lockdowns driving you crazy? Yeah, me, too. That’s where music comes in–but it has to be

Musicians have known for decades/centuries/eons that certain psychoactive drugs can lead to bursts of creativity. But because of various taboos,

Even if you’ve never been tempted to try drugs, you’ve probably wondered what it feels like to get high. I

There’s a special period in our lives during which we come of age musically. From about the time we enter

Music and our brains have a complex and fascinating relationship that scientists are always investigating. This latest bit of neuroscience

Senscapes is an art-and-science project that seeks to allow people to experience what it’s like to be in an altered

The 65-year-old man was in pain. He’d fallen doctors in the ER suspected a dislocated hip. As part of his

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
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